In the world of training research, many of the relationships we consider rest on a variety of statistical assumptions. First, we assume that we’re using comparable units of measurement that are at similar levels of specificity—in other words, not only...
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The first path analysis article introduced the path analysis framework for testing theories of cause and effect relationships, as well as the reduced-form path model as the basis for quantifying training impact at a macro-level.
This is the time of year that our team at Training Industry reflects and takes inventory of the ideas that have impacted our industry over the past 12 months.
Historically, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center functioned solely as a university, with education and research at the forefront. From a cost perspective and with tremendous pressures on both research grant and educational funding,
Science has been the driving force behind human progress for the past 400 years. The scientific method has produced dramatic advances in most human endeavors including medicine, communication, manufacturing and transportation.
After many years of speaking at numerous learning conferences, participants still come up to us and ask, "How do I get business leaders to support my learning initiative?" From the popularity of this question, it appears that this is one of the biggest
Smart companies know that a well-trained workforce is a competitive advantage. These organizations are not content with qualitative analysis of their learning program.
Introducing Path Analysis as a Tool for Modeling and Quantifying Impact of Training Theories, Part I
Books and articles written on how to measure the impact of training are abundant. There have been many forums and roundtables with training experts advising and guiding on how to measure and quantify training’s impact to the business.
This article explores the measurement of training outcomes to guarantee a well-rounded, effective and continually useful high consequence training program.
One significant challenge corporate trainers and managers face when they’re delivering a presentation to employees, directing a training classroom or soliciting feedback is that they don’t know what their audience is thinking.